Tony Vinson has spent the past three weeks of his second training camp in the training room, and he may be on the sidelines for the 1998 season if the condition of his dislocated right shoulder fails to improve soon.Vinson, a backup running back who established himself as a force on special teams last year, could be headed for surgery and a trip to the injured reserve list -- a roster move that would knock him out of action for the year."I've got to talk with our team doctors this weekend, but we've already talked about that possibility," Vinson said.

Auto racingIndy Racing League: Named Johnny Rutherford special projectscoordinator.BaseballPittsburgh Pirates: Agreed to terms with IF Nelson Liriano on a two-year contract.San Diego Padres: Signed IF Mike Sharperson to a minor-league contract.Seattle Mariners: Traded 3B Mike Blowers to the Los Angeles Dodgers for 2B Miguel Cairo and 3B Willis Otanez. Designated P Bob Wells for assignment. Promoted Larry Beinfest to director of player development.Texas Rangers: Agreed to terms with P Matt Whiteside on a one-year contract for 1996 with an option for the 1997 season.

Tony Vinson has spent the past three weeks of his second training camp in the training room, and he may be on the sidelines for the 1998 season if the condition of his dislocated right shoulder fails to improve soon.Vinson, a backup running back who established himself as a force on special teams last year, could be headed for surgery and a trip to the injured reserve list -- a roster move that would knock him out of action for the year."I've got to talk with our team doctors this weekend, but we've already talked about that possibility," Vinson said.

Giving thanks, celebrating family and seeing friends all are part of Thanksgiving, but the main point, even the Pilgrims would agree, is eating. And more people across the Baltimore region are getting right to that point -- shunning hours of kitchen preparation and party small talk for quiet restaurants where the wine is already uncorked, the bird is waiting on the table and somebody else washes the dishes.Restaurant reservation lists are almost 10 times longer in some restaurants than they were 10 years ago, and dozens of other restaurants are opening their kitchens for the first time this year, trying to cash in on Thanksgiving.

Auto racingIndy Racing League: Named Johnny Rutherford special projectscoordinator.BaseballPittsburgh Pirates: Agreed to terms with IF Nelson Liriano on a two-year contract.San Diego Padres: Signed IF Mike Sharperson to a minor-league contract.Seattle Mariners: Traded 3B Mike Blowers to the Los Angeles Dodgers for 2B Miguel Cairo and 3B Willis Otanez. Designated P Bob Wells for assignment. Promoted Larry Beinfest to director of player development.Texas Rangers: Agreed to terms with P Matt Whiteside on a one-year contract for 1996 with an option for the 1997 season.

Giving thanks, celebrating family and seeing friends all are part of Thanksgiving, but the main point, even the Pilgrims would agree, is eating. And more people across the Baltimore region are getting right to that point -- shunning hours of kitchen preparation and party small talk for quiet restaurants where the wine is already uncorked, the bird is waiting on the table and somebody else washes the dishes.Restaurant reservation lists are almost 10 times longer in some restaurants than they were 10 years ago, and dozens of other restaurants are opening their kitchens for the first time this year, trying to cash in on Thanksgiving.